HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
促 — to urge
- Reading
- cù
- Meaning
- to urge; to promote; to hasten
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
促 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is cù and it means to urge; to promote; to hasten. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
促 appears in everyday chinese words such as 促使 (prompt, urge), 促进 (promote, advance) and 促销 (promote sales).
Chinese words containing 促
Frequently asked questions
What does 促 mean in Chinese?
促 means to urge; to promote; to hasten in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 促 read?
促 is read cù. Reading it inside real words — 促使 and 促进 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 促 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 促 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 促 in a word?
A common word containing 促 is 促使 (cù shǐ) — "prompt, urge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 促 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 促 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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